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Fraud news — August 23, 2026

Publications tagged with Fraud published on August 23, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

78 publications

  2. SocietyRegulatorsOrganized CrimeFraud

    Father of USS Abraham Lincoln Sailor Detained by ICE

    The father of a U.S. Navy sailor serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite having a pending process for his green card and no criminal record. Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, a Nicaraguan immigrant, was arrested during a traffic stop in Key West, Florida. His son, Joshua Aviles, who has been serving in the Middle East for over nine months, expressed his distress about the situation and the impact it has on his work routine.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastIntelligenceFraud

    Ukrainian TCC Employees Disguise Vehicles for Forced Mobilization

    Employees of the Ukrainian military commissariats (TCC) have been using service vehicles disguised as 'New Mail' deliveries to kidnap people for forced mobilization. This tactic involves impersonating mail delivery personnel. A video has surfaced showing a Ukrainian being forcibly conscripted into the front using such a vehicle. However, it was found that the car used was not registered to TCC employees but to a private individual in another region.
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  5. SocietyAfricaFraud

    Two Vessels Collide in Boka: 15 Injured, Driver Under Alcohol Influence

    Two vessels collided in Boka Kotorska Bay, injuring 15 people. The incident occurred around 22:20 on the Stoliv-Prčanj route. One vessel was operated by B.C., a Serbian citizen, who was under the influence of alcohol. Both vessel operators were tested for alcohol and psychoactive substances, with B.C. found to be over the limit. A criminal report will be filed against B.C. for suspected endangerment of public traffic.
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  6. SocietyCorruptionIndictmentResignationFraud

    Amazon Driver Assaults Senior Citizen in Gas Station

    An Amazon delivery driver was caught on camera assaulting a 71-year-old man at an Elk Grove, California gas station. The driver, who believed the senior citizen took his parking spot, punched him from behind, causing neck pain and a concussion. The driver was arrested and charged with felony battery and elder abuse. The victim's lawyer has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.
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  7. SocietyLocal GovWhite-collarFraud

    Georgia Police Seek Man Who Picked Up $30 in Walmart

    Georgia police are asking for the public's help to identify an elderly man who allegedly picked up $30 that was dropped by another customer at a Walmart store in Albany. The man did not turn the money over to store employees. The incident was shared on social media by the Albany Police Department on Aug. 18, 2026. The department released a CCTV image of the man and asked anyone with information to call 229-431-2100.
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  9. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

    Kuriş Family's Luxury Assets and Land Transactions Under Scrutiny

    An investigation into the Alihan Kuriş crime organization has revealed extensive land registry transactions and luxury assets belonging to the Kuriş family. Alihan Kuriş, around 25 years old, used a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and owned a racing horse named 'CADENCE D’EMM'. His brother Hilmi Tuna Kuriş owned a racing horse named 'ASCOT'. The source of these assets is being investigated. The MASAK report found 1,818 land registry transactions under four family members' names, with some transactions involving millions of liras and multiple fields acquired on the same day.
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  10. SocietyFraud

    CeeDee Lamb's Home Burglarized During Cowboys Training Camp

    Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's home in Texas was burglarized while he was away at training camp in Oxnard, California. The incident occurred on July 30, with over $300,000 worth of property stolen, including four luxury bags. The burglary was discovered by a worker on July 31. No suspects have been identified yet. This is the second time a Cowboys player has been targeted in a home burglary in the last three years.
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  12. SocietyDefenseFraudCybercrime

    Alihan Kuriş Investigation: Millions in Cash, Gold, and Jewelry Seized

    An investigation into the Alihan Kuriş criminal organization resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of cash, gold, and jewelry. The operation, conducted by the Ankara Republic Prosecutor's Office, yielded 1,873,500 Turkish Lira, 603,151 US Dollars, and 36,110 Euros, along with a substantial quantity of gold items, jewelry, and other assets. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the organization's financial structure and money laundering activities.
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  13. SocietyFraudSafetyUnionsSkills

    Strike Called at Melilla Juvenile Detention Center Due to Staff Shortages and Poor Conditions

    The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) has called for a strike at the La Purísima juvenile detention center in Melilla from September 3-6 due to serious issues including lack of staff, job insecurity, excessive workload, and poor safety and health conditions. The strike coincides with the city's patron saint festivities. The union has been denouncing these issues for years and has accused the management company, Tragsatec, of not complying with technical specifications and not applying the V State Reform Agreement, leaving staff owed significant amounts. The center is currently overcrowded, with a capacity for 80 but accommodating over 300 minors with a staff of barely 130. The strike comes after failed meetings with regional government officials.
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  17. SocietyMiddle EastCounterterrorismFraud

    Moscow Pensioner Loses 16.8 Million Rubles to Scammers

    A 70-year-old Moscow resident fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing 16.8 million rubles over ten days. The pensioner was initially contacted by someone posing as a law enforcement officer, followed by a 'senior investigator' and a 'representative of the financial authority'. They threatened him with a criminal case and convinced him to 'save' his savings by withdrawing money and handing it over to couriers. The man bought a new phone, installed an app for communication, and answered bank employees' questions according to a script prepared by the scammers. The identities of those involved are being established.
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  18. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

    ICE Chief Tom Homan Denies Racial Profiling, Calls Himself 'Equal Opportunity Deporter'

    Tom Homan, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has denied allegations of racial profiling by ICE. In multiple statements, Homan asserted that ICE does not target individuals based on their skin color, stating that he is an 'equal opportunity deporter'. He mentioned that ICE deported people from 180 different countries last year, emphasizing that they do not discriminate based on race or origin.
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  19. SocietyLocal GovCorruptionFraud

    Two Police Officers Shot, Suspect Dead After Car Chase in Connecticut

    Two police officers were shot and a suspect was killed after an attempted arrest in Connecticut led to a car chase and exchange of gunfire. The incident began when Hartford police were investigating suspected illegal activity and a male suspect ran from the scene. An officer chased the suspect and attempted to take him into custody, feeling what he believed was a gun in the suspect's waistband. The suspect managed to get into a car and drive away, prompting officers to chase him through the city. The chase eventually reached Newington, where there was an exchange of gunfire that left two officers wounded and the suspect dead. The wounded officers were identified as Hartford Police Officer Alex Diaz and Rocky Hill Police Officer Jon Escobar, both of whom were later released from the hospital.
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  20. SocietyCorruptionWhite-collarFraud

    Ohio Doctor Studying Teen Violence Gunned Down by Daughter's Boyfriend

    An Ohio doctor who co-authored a study on 'the violent and homicidal adolescent' was shot and killed by her 18-year-old daughter's boyfriend and his accomplice. The daughter, Bryanna Dutcher, was initially charged with obstruction of justice but later indicted for her mother's murder. Tamela Dutcher's study explored different typologies linked to adolescent murders and suggested therapy rooted in art and creativity.
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  21. SocietyFraudCybercrimeCyberattackBreach

    Over 13,600 Trapped in Myanmar Cyber Fraud Zones

    Over 13,600 domestic and foreign individuals are trapped in cyber fraud zones along the Myanmar-Thailand border, controlled by the Myanmar military's border guard forces and allies. The Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) controls 8,370 people, while the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) controls 5,300. Victims are lured through LinkedIn, dating apps, and social media, then sold at high prices. After raids, criminal groups have shifted to hotels and apartments in the Three Pagodas Pass region under military protection.
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  22. SocietyLocal GovWhite-collarFraud

    Travis Hunter Joins Jacksonville Sheriff for Ride-Along, Witnesses Drug Bust

    Jacksonville Jaguars star Travis Hunter recently joined Sheriff T.K. Waters for a ride-along, where they responded to calls and witnessed a drug bust. The pair, who became fast friends after Hunter's 2025 draft, explored parts of Jacksonville together. Hunter also encountered Jacksonville Fire Rescue on a scene. The 2024 Heisman Trophy winner is known for playing on both offense and defense.
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  23. SocietyFraud

    Good Good Deletes Controversial Callaway Golf Ad Amid Backlash

    YouTube golf channel Good Good has deleted a controversial ad featuring Callaway after facing swift backlash for its depiction of violence against a woman. The ad, which showed Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark pushing professional golfer Alexis Miestowski to the ground, was criticized by golf enthusiasts and brands alike. Good Good and Callaway have both issued apologies, with Good Good stating that the actions in the video do not align with their brand values. The PGA Tour, which is set to host the Good Good Championship this November, has also condemned the video.
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